Kat Robinson
@katrobinson.bsky.social
Barbecue researcher. Pie queen. May sell you a book or something, I don't know.
It wasn't the only barbecue restaurant listed in the 1937 phone book. Here's one for La Clare Barbecue, which was open 24 hours a day and was located on 11th Street.
February 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
It wasn't the only barbecue restaurant listed in the 1937 phone book. Here's one for La Clare Barbecue, which was open 24 hours a day and was located on 11th Street.
I have definitive confirmation that barbecue was served here in 1937 from this phone book listing.
February 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
I have definitive confirmation that barbecue was served here in 1937 from this phone book listing.
So this is it. Constantino's Italian Restaurant was in the 400 block of Garrison Avenue in downtown Fort Smith. It opened in 1896 as a general store and eventually transitioned to a restaurant famous for hickory smoked ribs, spaghetti, rye bread, and beans. Menu - 1950s. Photo, 1976, U of A.
February 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
So this is it. Constantino's Italian Restaurant was in the 400 block of Garrison Avenue in downtown Fort Smith. It opened in 1896 as a general store and eventually transitioned to a restaurant famous for hickory smoked ribs, spaghetti, rye bread, and beans. Menu - 1950s. Photo, 1976, U of A.
I keep finding references (all post-2000) saying Fayetteville had no barbecue restaurants before B&B BBQ in 1960.
And then digging through Library of Congress listings in old phone books, I find this, Fayetteville 1947. Man, I wonder if there's an extant menu somewhere. M&L Cafe listed until 1953.
And then digging through Library of Congress listings in old phone books, I find this, Fayetteville 1947. Man, I wonder if there's an extant menu somewhere. M&L Cafe listed until 1953.
February 20, 2025 at 2:19 AM
I keep finding references (all post-2000) saying Fayetteville had no barbecue restaurants before B&B BBQ in 1960.
And then digging through Library of Congress listings in old phone books, I find this, Fayetteville 1947. Man, I wonder if there's an extant menu somewhere. M&L Cafe listed until 1953.
And then digging through Library of Congress listings in old phone books, I find this, Fayetteville 1947. Man, I wonder if there's an extant menu somewhere. M&L Cafe listed until 1953.
I should add, by happenstance over the years, I've been blessed to cross paths with Uncle George and his sweet husband, Brad. Their influence on our lives has been immeasurable - and they're why Grav has a piece in the National Portrait Gallery today.
February 19, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I should add, by happenstance over the years, I've been blessed to cross paths with Uncle George and his sweet husband, Brad. Their influence on our lives has been immeasurable - and they're why Grav has a piece in the National Portrait Gallery today.
February 19th is a National Day of Remembrance for one of our darkest chapters - the day FDR signed E.O. 9066, which lead to the forced relocation and incarceration of thousands of Japanese-American citizens
One of the camps was at Rohwer, where @georgetakei.bsky.social and his family were held.
One of the camps was at Rohwer, where @georgetakei.bsky.social and his family were held.
February 19, 2025 at 6:20 PM
February 19th is a National Day of Remembrance for one of our darkest chapters - the day FDR signed E.O. 9066, which lead to the forced relocation and incarceration of thousands of Japanese-American citizens
One of the camps was at Rohwer, where @georgetakei.bsky.social and his family were held.
One of the camps was at Rohwer, where @georgetakei.bsky.social and his family were held.
A reminder - Hunter's selling #GirlScoutCookies and hopes to earn enough to send the other two members of Troop #6400 to camp this year. Boxes are $6 each, delivered anywhere in the contiguous United States, and donated boxes are happily accepted.
digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/hunter...
digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/hunter...
February 12, 2025 at 3:34 PM
A reminder - Hunter's selling #GirlScoutCookies and hopes to earn enough to send the other two members of Troop #6400 to camp this year. Boxes are $6 each, delivered anywhere in the contiguous United States, and donated boxes are happily accepted.
digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/hunter...
digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/hunter...
Make a lap, and this happens.
February 11, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Make a lap, and this happens.
So... yeah. I'm 51 and I'm dealing with arthritis.
This photo is from Friday. Yesterday, I got through my day mostly on my feet, hanging with friends at an event, cooking, and generally having a good time.
Today, I'm on my butt working on articles and social media. The knee is throbbing.
This photo is from Friday. Yesterday, I got through my day mostly on my feet, hanging with friends at an event, cooking, and generally having a good time.
Today, I'm on my butt working on articles and social media. The knee is throbbing.
January 26, 2025 at 4:46 PM
So... yeah. I'm 51 and I'm dealing with arthritis.
This photo is from Friday. Yesterday, I got through my day mostly on my feet, hanging with friends at an event, cooking, and generally having a good time.
Today, I'm on my butt working on articles and social media. The knee is throbbing.
This photo is from Friday. Yesterday, I got through my day mostly on my feet, hanging with friends at an event, cooking, and generally having a good time.
Today, I'm on my butt working on articles and social media. The knee is throbbing.
January 15, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Hunter's selling #GirlScoutCookies on this link. These are $6 ABC Bakery cookies.
This is Hunter. That vest shows off some accomplishments.
Help fund Troop #6400 and its endeavors.
digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/hunter...
#startrek fan #goth #creative
January 15, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Hunter's selling #GirlScoutCookies on this link. These are $6 ABC Bakery cookies.
This is Hunter. That vest shows off some accomplishments.
Help fund Troop #6400 and its endeavors.
digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/hunter...
#startrek fan #goth #creative
Here. Have a pie recipe.
January 10, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Here. Have a pie recipe.
Hunter's selling Girl Scout cookies. If you need a link, here you go. We're doing direct ship only this year because with Grav's surgery and Hunter's schedule, we fear we wouldn't get them to you on time.
Also, Hunter's an Ambassador Scout now!
digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/hunter...
Also, Hunter's an Ambassador Scout now!
digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/hunter...
January 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Hunter's selling Girl Scout cookies. If you need a link, here you go. We're doing direct ship only this year because with Grav's surgery and Hunter's schedule, we fear we wouldn't get them to you on time.
Also, Hunter's an Ambassador Scout now!
digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/hunter...
Also, Hunter's an Ambassador Scout now!
digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/hunter...
Neighbor, our indoor-outdoor tortie, has invaded the space between me and my laptop. #catsofbluesky
January 10, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Neighbor, our indoor-outdoor tortie, has invaded the space between me and my laptop. #catsofbluesky
Chloe's right hind foot. #catsofbluesky
January 9, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Chloe's right hind foot. #catsofbluesky
Here, have my chili recipe.
January 9, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Here, have my chili recipe.
Imma do a book signing about a month from now. All day. Hope I run out of books.
Let's just say 2025 has to pay for the year 2024 had to finance.
Let's just say 2025 has to pay for the year 2024 had to finance.
January 3, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Imma do a book signing about a month from now. All day. Hope I run out of books.
Let's just say 2025 has to pay for the year 2024 had to finance.
Let's just say 2025 has to pay for the year 2024 had to finance.
Suck it, Larry Audas.
December 17, 2024 at 2:17 PM
Suck it, Larry Audas.
For my friends seeking the favored Arkansas Blackapple, BJ's Market in North Little Rock has plenty. #ArkansasFood
December 17, 2024 at 2:00 PM
For my friends seeking the favored Arkansas Blackapple, BJ's Market in North Little Rock has plenty. #ArkansasFood
First college visit.
No idea how we will finance it , but I am going to do everything I can to make sure it happens.
No idea how we will finance it , but I am going to do everything I can to make sure it happens.
November 26, 2024 at 1:49 AM
First college visit.
No idea how we will finance it , but I am going to do everything I can to make sure it happens.
No idea how we will finance it , but I am going to do everything I can to make sure it happens.
This cheeky girl is such an obstacle to efficient workflow, and she knows it.
November 17, 2024 at 4:16 PM
This cheeky girl is such an obstacle to efficient workflow, and she knows it.
This is Bro. He's around 20 pounds of Snowshoe delight. Thinks he's a dog. Beta to the girls. Likes clothes. Prefers everyone. Embodiment of DERP.
These are my cats. Now you know.
These are my cats. Now you know.
November 16, 2024 at 4:51 PM
This is Bro. He's around 20 pounds of Snowshoe delight. Thinks he's a dog. Beta to the girls. Likes clothes. Prefers everyone. Embodiment of DERP.
These are my cats. Now you know.
These are my cats. Now you know.
This is Neighbor. She's our indoor-outdoor kitty that beats up raccoons and keeps squirrels off the roof. Doesn't mind possums. Can sleep anywhere, usually burrowed in. Tiny compared to the other cats.
Prefers Grav. Is Grav's shop buddy but likes to sleep under my elbow when I'm writing.
Prefers Grav. Is Grav's shop buddy but likes to sleep under my elbow when I'm writing.
November 16, 2024 at 4:51 PM
This is Neighbor. She's our indoor-outdoor kitty that beats up raccoons and keeps squirrels off the roof. Doesn't mind possums. Can sleep anywhere, usually burrowed in. Tiny compared to the other cats.
Prefers Grav. Is Grav's shop buddy but likes to sleep under my elbow when I'm writing.
Prefers Grav. Is Grav's shop buddy but likes to sleep under my elbow when I'm writing.
This is Godiva. Feral kitty, was rescued from under a water heater and was featured in a cat magazine for just that.
Occasionally approaches, screams to be pet, takes three strokes and disappears. May be a mirage. Prefers The Void but occasionally sleeps on Hunter or crawls onto Grav's lap.
Occasionally approaches, screams to be pet, takes three strokes and disappears. May be a mirage. Prefers The Void but occasionally sleeps on Hunter or crawls onto Grav's lap.
November 16, 2024 at 4:51 PM
This is Godiva. Feral kitty, was rescued from under a water heater and was featured in a cat magazine for just that.
Occasionally approaches, screams to be pet, takes three strokes and disappears. May be a mirage. Prefers The Void but occasionally sleeps on Hunter or crawls onto Grav's lap.
Occasionally approaches, screams to be pet, takes three strokes and disappears. May be a mirage. Prefers The Void but occasionally sleeps on Hunter or crawls onto Grav's lap.